'''Harsh sunlight''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|日差しが強い|ひざしがつよい}}''' ''intense sunlight'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].

'''Harsh sunlight''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|日差しが強い|ひざしがつよい}}''' ''intense sunlight'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].

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It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Drought}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Sunny Day}}, or eight if created by a Pokémon holding a [[Heat Rock]]. If created using Drought (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.

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It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Drought}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards), {{m|Sunny Day}}, or eight if created by a Pokémon holding a [[Heat Rock]]. If created using Drought (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced. In the upcoming {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{m|Max Flare}} causes harsh sunlight after dealing damage.

There is also a variation of harsh sunlight called '''extremely harsh sunlight''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|日差しがとても強い|ひざしがとてもつよい}}''' ''very intense sunlight''). Extremely harsh sunlight can be encountered in the overworld or created using {{a|Desolate Land}}; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Desolate Land remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Desolate Land suppressed or replaced, or [[Rain|heavy rain]] or [[strong winds]] are created by {{a|Primordial Sea}} or {{a|Delta Stream}} respectively.

There is also a variation of harsh sunlight called '''extremely harsh sunlight''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|日差しがとても強い|ひざしがとてもつよい}}''' ''very intense sunlight''). Extremely harsh sunlight can be encountered in the overworld or created using {{a|Desolate Land}}; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Desolate Land remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Desolate Land suppressed or replaced, or [[Rain|heavy rain]] or [[strong winds]] are created by {{a|Primordial Sea}} or {{a|Delta Stream}} respectively.

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There is also a variation of harsh sunlight called extremely harsh sunlight (Japanese: 日差しがとても強いvery intense sunlight). Extremely harsh sunlight can be encountered in the overworld or created using Desolate Land; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Desolate Land remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Desolate Land suppressed or replaced, or heavy rain or strong winds are created by Primordial Sea or Delta Stream respectively.

Variations

Harsh sunlight

The screen brightens and dims alternately. The screen may also turn a shade of orange that flows while dark spots ride across.

Extremely harsh sunlight

The horizon turns orange and yellow. The screen turns to bright, daytime appearance, regardless of actual time, with the upper portion of it becoming especially bright. Pillars of light randomly appear.